Я ненавижу
Ya nenavizhu
The English phrase "I hate" is translated into Russian as Я ненавижу (Ya nenavizhu).
Я ненавижу is a phrase used to express a strong feeling of dislike or hatred toward someone or something.
Which one should you use?
While Я ненавижу expresses direct hatred, the colloquial phrase Стерпеть не могу can be used to mean "I can't stand" or "I can't bear."
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb ненавижу is the first-person singular present tense form of the verb ненавидеть. When using the phrase Я ненавижу, it must be followed by a noun or pronoun in the accusative case.
How do you pronounce it?
Ya nenavizhu
Did you know?
- While Я ненавижу is grammatically correct, using it in Russian can often sound more theatrical or intense than the English 'I hate', sometimes appearing like a line from a tragic opera.
- If you want to say you hate something in a more everyday, grumpy way, you might use the phrase Меня бесит, which literally translates to 'It maddens/annoys me'.
- The word я is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'I' and the Latin 'ego', as they all share the same Proto-Indo-European root.
Examples in context
- Я ненавижу их всех.I hate all of them.This sentence is useful for showing how to express hating a group of people with Я ненавижу.Tatoeba #3133531 by Selena777, translation #2762791 by CK
- Я ненавижу вас всех.I hate you all.This sentence demonstrates how to use Я ненавижу when addressing a group of people.Tatoeba #3843552 by odexed, translation #3826804 by CK
- Я ненавижу свой дом.I hate my house.This sentence shows how to use Я ненавижу with a noun representing an object.Tatoeba #5964880 by marafon, translation #5955934 by mailohilohi
- Я ненавижу этот город.I hate this city.
- Я стерпеть не могу этого человека.I can't stand this person.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a movie they just watched.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЯ ненавижу этот фильм.Ya nenavizhu etot fil'm.I hate this movie.
- Александр AleksandrПочему ты так считаешь, Екатерина?Pochemu ty tak schitayesh', Ekaterina?Why do you think so, Ekaterina?
- Екатерина EkaterinaОн слишком скучный.On slishkom skuchnyy.It is too boring.
- Александр AleksandrА мне он понравился.A mne on ponravilsya.But I liked it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries я, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
